I always start each edit with a custom preset. In fact, it is applied during import, so I don’t even need to think about it. If you find you’re always applying the same edits, a preset can greatly hasten your workflow. Mine includes profile corrections (accounting for lens flaws), brightening shadows, taming highlights, and a slight boost to contrast and vibrance.

All edits are performed in Lightroom, and I typically only spend about a minute or so on each image. I prefer a minimalist approach to my editing, merely enhancing what I see or taking minor artistic liberties.